Candy has been a tough one for me this year, but I still haven’t yet raided the Halloween stash. Pearl One In 2010, my scarfer, twin six-year-olds, pup…
Journal-writing is a legit inroad to engaging with yourself. It’s almost like magic. Pearl One You want a new solution to an old problem. Your mom and grandmother…
Pearl One I’d hit bottom and had a choice: I could fall into the black abyss of frustration or I could go “butterfly.” I hit my own version…
Pearl One Before I had kids, I thought I was one slick-chick for managing to avoid Halloween candy entirely. I was all, “pshaw, what’s the big deal?” Then…
Pearl One Jillian Michaels. You might remember Jillian as one of the coaches on shows like the Biggest Loser. Her back-story is a great one. (She attributes some…
Pearl One Whether we’re actively losing, preserving or holding our weight, we can all see the beauty and brilliance in creating a fall playbook. (These smaller playbooks are…
Pearl One A Thriver asked, “is it okay that I’m trying to lose weight for a wedding? I can’t seem to get motivated otherwise.” My thought is absolutely…
Keeping our toddler emotional brain chill is all about planning. Pearl One You’re mentally exhausted, bored, and sick of the whole “lose weight over 50” thing. It’s taking…
Pearl One Sounds so simple: just nail down your why and you’re to go! But it’s so much more complex than that. When you’re feeling good, get cozy…
The friend that you meet at the cute cafe with the many calories? Sometimes you have to say goodbye. Pearl One How are you with being different? Maybe…
Left to run amuk, the cavewoman will empty your retirement account and fly to Hawaii. Pearl One For the last 300,000 years, humans (anatomically like us) hunted and…
What workout is “play” for you? Hello Thrivers, Once again, thank you for jumping to Mondays with me! I’m sitting here happy because I have a full bag…
Pearl One Of course, pizza was a pain, but it was nothing compared to the difficulty of relegating chocolate to my “twice a year only” list. Hands down,…
Hello Thrivers! If you have a question about something I’ve never addressed please just ask in the comments below or email me: Wendy@theInspiredEater.com. Pearl One Jerry Seinfeld recently…
Hello Thrivers, We have new people –and welcome!! – I’m sharing five super important posts to read. It’ll make these weekly posts a lot easier to understand. As…
When was the last time you lusted for an apple? Food-porn is designed to ensnare us. Hello Thrivers! I hope your long weekend was a good one. If…
Happy 4th of July to the U.S! Everyone else on our big, blue marble, have a beautiful weekend! Hello Thrivers and New Thrivers! And welcome to everyone who…
Hello All Thrivers! And welcome to everyone who recently jumped onboard! This blog will make better sense if you first read Aunt Bea, but if you didn’t receive…
Hello Thrivers! Welcome to everyone who’s new!! If you haven’t yet received Aunt Bea just shout: Wendy@theInpiredEater.com. I’ll send her immediately. And if you live in Smyrna and…
Hello Everyone, Let’s jump right in. Pearl One Time to talk travel! It’s mid-June and every trip will throw its own special curve-ball our way, but here’s how…
Hi Everyone! We have new people on board – welcome again! — and I’d love for us to be on the same page. The ground floor must: choose…
Hi Everyone, These Pearls are a tad long so let’s get started! And welcome to new people! If you didn’t receive Aunt Bea just email me: Wendy@theInspiredEater.com. ♥…
Hi Everyone, I’m sorry these pearls are so late. I wrote two pearls and they just vanished. I will be getting IT work for sure. Pearl One I…
Learning how to NOT light-up at a plate of donuts is merely a step to be learned. A hello and welcome to our new thrivers!! You’ll get the…
Pearl One It’s Monday evening and you’re home alone. You’ve been losing weight at a great clip – always taking time off to “hold” and give your body…
Pearl One A very happy thriver wrote that she took off twenty-five pounds and I’ll let “L” tell you the rest: Hello, again! I’m still an avid follower…
Pearl One One takeaway from the Taylor Swift and Kelce Travis phenomenon, is that — politics aside — we can all take a page from their playbook. The…
It might sound dramatic, but there are external forces who have no interest in our success. Hi Everyone! This week I’m knee-deep in New York City. (When I…
There’s incredible wisdom we can glean from our future selves. Hi Everyone, Two pearls are a blast from the past because I put a little too much on…
Pearl One Last week my husband came home from Costco with huge boxes of: So, you see my problem. I know that many of you have a scarfer…
What takes you out of boredom and to your happy place? Hello Thrivers! I don’t think I’ve fully realized until this morning how a simple question doesn’t always…
Success is wonderful, but remember: Smug goeth before a fall. Pearl One I’m hearing from so many of you guys that you’re about to or already have reached…
Hi Thrivers! The time-change hit me harder this year. My sleep schedule is way off. Let’s go: Pearl One At this moment, there are four different kinds of…
Art flourishes when we live out of the box. Hello Thrivers! Let’s jump right in! Pearl One Every year my town center displays the most beautiful Christmas tree…
Our habits are so valuable they’re like jewels Pearl One Hello fellow thrivers! Several thrivers have let me know that they’re at their preferred weight and now what?…
The car pertains to my fun day this week, but I chose the pup photo simply because he’s so adorable. Pearl One Hello thrivers!! Welcome to the last…
Pearl One (Heavy sigh.) It happened again this morning. There I was, drinking caffeine while reading an online newsletter; minding my own business. I began reading about a…
There’s so many ways to embrace Valentine’s Day and have fun: table settings, door-decor, and clothes. We have new people – and welcome!! – if you haven’t yet,…
We’re certainly not hooked on All My Children watching daily with cat on lap (no offense to cats everywhere). Pearl One If you’re us, it’s so easy to…
When we’re in it for the long haul: ice cream is gonna happen. It’s what we do next that matters. Pearl One It’s important that I woman-up and…
My hope is that one day she’ll live in a smart eating world where making great choices is a snap. Pearl One One of the most “you’ve got…
How to use a past spectacular accomplishment to elevate our lives today. Pearl One It’s a strong question to ask yourself: what’s one my most favorite wins? Then…
We can likely succeed once we know the truth of how the game’s being played Hello Thrivers! We have new thrivers who’ve just joined us. And welcome everyone!!…
Always your best bet: Brut Champagne (lowest calorie drink going) Pearl One Happy New Year Thrivers!!, of course, but today I’m feeling annoyed. I don’t know if you’ve…
Beautifully presented “little bites” are one of the secrets to successfully losing and preserving. Pearl One The Big Weekend is upon us and I’m hoping you’ll join me as we head into the holiday’s endless food buffet with great tools that work well when we bring them to life. This is exactly what I will
Don’t take holiday stress lying down: unless you’re lying in a bath or bed with a phenomenal book. Happy December Thrivers! I still need to get my niece…
This article originally appeared in SixtyandMe. Turns out, maintaining a 55-pound weight loss – after age 50 – isn’t as easy as one might think. Especially in December.…
This is how to use the calories: make them into a wreath and hang them on the door! Pearl One I’m often asked, “do you stick to smart…
There’s more to Christmas then eating every calorie in sight. Start with the fur-kids. Pearl One Happy December, Thrivers! I think this one will be a heavy-lifter. ♥…
Some people are just flat-out hard to buy for, but give them a book on their favorite topic, and watch the explosion of smiles! I’ve read all of…
Pearl One A dear friend and I did a “girlfriend’s cruise” together. Over lunch one day, she asked what I thought about intuitive eating, and in a flash…
Your powerful brain is watching everything you do. Pearl One Years ago, I was driving with my parents and my two boys in our van and I guess…
You and I are works of art in progress. We learn as we go. Hello Thrivers! I have to say, it’s been a tough week. Looking forward to…
It’s hard to know whether a new handbag is buy-able without a budget & why this matters to us. Hello Thrivers!! Can I brag for a second? I’m…
A forever-habit that will always have our back. Hello Thrivers! Mid-October is the perfect time to say to friends and family, “please no food gifts in December.” And…
She’s baaack! After an illness lead her into the land of high-calories, she hopped right back onto the Smart Eating Path. Consider it our super power to rebound…
Vets call my cats overweight. So, I feed them pricey diet food which they sniff at, take a taste of & then throw up. Hello Thrivers! I hope…
Pearl One Remember the time you went out for a birthday dinner with a dear friend, ate a lot of food and “wrecked everything”? (You were all, “Well,…
Admittedly I do have friends who overeat as much as they possibly can. They’re called dogs. Pearl One I once had a casual friend who was an eating-buddy…
There’s nothing easy, tranquil, or beautiful about losing weight after fifty, but specific tools can make it less annoying. Hello Thrivers! I’m looking around my home thinking that…
It’s not just a “nice idea” to know which smart foods you love. It’s imperative to your success. Period. End of story. Dear Thrivers, I have heard from…
Hello Thrivers, Is it just me, or have we had the best cherry crop ever this summer? Get them while they’re still tasty: cherries, corn on the cob,…
Between Team Yum!! and Team Self-Control: who do you think will be the victor? Hello my thriving friends! At the risk of repeating myself, this is such a…
No fuss, no drama. Sometimes we just need to quietly remove ourselves from the situation when others are being rude. Hi Thrivers!! Holy cow, you guys. I’m on…
Hello Thrivers!! It is so exciting to hear about your successes! I’m also hearing how frustrated you are once you’re in the preserving-the-loss mode. This is where the…
Especially when we’re well over fifty we can say, “You know what? Time for something new and amazing just for me.” Pearl One I want you to know…
Flourishing after age fifty is a real thing. Owning your “flourish” allows youto feel like you belong with the billions of us trekking the Smart Eating Path. Pearl…
Many high caloric foods have dropped off my radar entirely, except for this one little ingredient. Hello Everyone! I’m coming to you from oven-central. I know. It’s hot…
Happy End of May, Thrivers!Let’s get right to it. Pearl One I don’t have a thing against Starbucks, per se. I’m just not wild about any fast-food drive-thrus…
Our daily motto: full immersion. Full immersion. Full immersion. Say it often and in time your brain will latch on and begin to make better smart eating choices.…
Is drawing more elegance into your life even on your radar? You’re likely low in Vitamin Elegance and here’s why we need to prioritize this beautiful intention. Hello…
Hi Thrivers, I swear, get to a certain age and you spend half your life in the doctor’s office. 🙂 ♥ Pearl One is from an earlier post.…
If you’re tempted this weekend, just remind yourself you can have your treat in the morning with coffee. Still want 4th of July dessert? Think: pretty popsicles, macaroni…
How to find the treasure in your next binge or overeat. Pearl One When this smart eating hack occurred to me, it practically knocked my flip-flops off. Let’s…
We customize our lips: I wear a pink lip. You’ve always looked awesome in red. Hello Thrivers!I emailed a friend, “I’m pet sitting alone this weekend (two darling…
Okay, I’m down to the wire. If anyone tells you that writing a book is a breeze, they’re off their rocker.So Easter is Sunday and my boys’ birthday…
Lisa and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Phone Call Pearl One Did you know that Lisa Kudrow was rejected by Saturday Night Live in 1990? Four…
First we create good-enough success, then comes the confidence. We circle back around, create good enough again and more confident ensues. Compounding confidence, it’s slow, steady, and totally…
Weebles wable but they don’t fall down Hello Thrivers! I’ve been begging my computer to work all day, if you’re reading this I haven’t yet chucked it off…
Did you know that the opposite of couch-potato inertia is Latin dancing? Well, it should be! Pearl One Our cave woman likes to think she knows everything, but…
Capital “LOVE” is for our peeps, furry babies and coffee. Lowercase “love” is for food. Beautiful rustic sign from FarmhouseDecorArt. Hey Everyone! Let’s get right to it! Pearl…
Everything exquisite is much, much harder than it looks. Wreath by theSplendidDoor Pearl One I’ve said, you’ve said, we’ve all said, “I’m going on a diet.” As if…
Pearl One Back in the day, I always felt a surge of excitement when I’d start my “diet” whether it was on a Monday morning, at the beginning…
Maintain the mystery. Protect your passion. Shun sharing with your Eeyore. Pearl One He’s cute and pathetic, and has the sweetest pink bow on his tail. We might…
Yes, Virginia, we can have tasty cocktails in December. Photo by shche_ team on Unsplash Hey All! I’m sorry that I’m so late today (I blame December). Pearl…
One thing the Little House girls would instantly recognize in our living room: the candy cane. Pearl One Remember Laura and Mary being dumbstruck at finding an orange,…
When we were teens, drama was fine. But today, kick the drama and be curious instead. Pearl One Meet a friend who lost 49 pounds and has kept…
Pearl One I’ve long thought that our world is so the Jetsons: cutting-edge and very cool. I mean, we’re rich in brilliance personified like Maria Beasley (invented life…
We all go a little south more often than we want to admit. Pearl One Somewhere within our fad-diet loving culture we accepted the notion that our response…
Chart your growth, pretend that you’re teaching others about how you’ve done it because one day they’ll ask. Pearl One You and I aren’t 22. And though we’ve…
Photo by Rhett Wesley on Unsplash Hello Thrivers! Whichever beautiful country you’re reading this from, I hope it finds you cozy. I should add that I’m trying not…
Step away from the pizza and wine, and nobody’s Smart Eating Lifestyle gets hurt. Pearl One I listen often to the Two Disabled Dude’s podcast that’s tagline reads,…
Photo by Reynier Carl on Unsplash Hello Thrivers, The price of everything is skyrocketing. We’ve started shopping at Aldis again. If you have a way to save money,…
Happy Friday, Thrivers!! It’s been pointed out to me that my posts are too long. So I planned to keep this post short. I’ll do better next week.…
A sugar-addict can find her fix anywhere. Just saying. Photo by Wouter Supardi Salari on Unsplash Happy Friday, Thrivers! Let’s jump right in! Pearl One I have a…
Pearl One In the initial years of twin babies, I knew a bunch of moms because our little people played together in the local park’s sandbox. At the…
Pearl Three: shhh! Don’t awaken the cave woman. Photo by Raphael Lovaski on Unsplash Pearl One Forty-two years ago, the Tahoe slope that morning was practically empty. I’d…
Hello Thrivers! August has me doing the annual doctors: pap, mammogram, shingles vaccines. (We had two vibrant young women in our extended family die of cancer. Just 38…
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s my Trader Joe’s ensemble! Hey, it’s TJs or the library. Maybe the post office. If you too require a shopping-gown, these…
Pearl Two talks about the best way I know to bring more nurturing into our creative lives. Welcome to Friday, Thrivers! If you’re new to living a thriving…
Gorgeous snow dress found at FreyaArtAtelier. Hello Thrivers! As you know, I’m not a fan of “losing for Thanksgiving,” where after the guests go home we head for…
Not me. Pearl One You and I share something in common: we eat because we’re emotionally not doing well. We might be really down, frantic, furious, or even…
He was using intermittent fasting, but eating half of an entire cherry pie during his “open eating window.” Photo by Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Hello Thrivers!…
Nothing gets me up at zero dark thirty, except for this one thing. Hello Thrivers! Have you read the Aunt Bea booklet? It’s important to read her or…
One of my favorite parts of summer. Photo by ShengGeng Lin on Unsplash Hello Thrivers! If you’re brand new to The Inspired Eater welcome! If you haven’t yet…
Please let’s forget the past the future looks bright ahead! Let’s live differently, riskier, happier. Hello Everyone! Welcome to April! As always it’s important to read the Aunt…
Roses don’t bloom in a day. Hello Trippers, Are you new to the Inspired Eater? Welcome!! This blog won’t make much sense until you read the Aunt Bea…